The Weekend Essay Bronze Age Pervert will not save the American right The author of Bronze Age Mindset has galvanised US conservatives – but his adolescent philosophy will soon be forgotten. By John Gray
Long reads Rory Stewart still doesn’t know who he is The politician-turned-podcaster is paying the price for his illusions. By Will Lloyd
Marina Abramović’s catalogue of self-harm The stock-in-trade of the 76-year-old’s long career is endurance mixed with pain: something she demands of her audience, too. а> By Michael Prodger
Sustainable Finance How London and Boston are using their financial muscle to divest from fossil fuels Sadiq Khan and Michelle Wu
Public Health The Policy Ask with Michael Marmot: “Listen to advice from older people, but feel free to ignore it” Spotlight
Economy Britain’s great tax con The UK’s tax system entrenches inequality, stymies growth, and rewards a few at the expense of the many. By Harry Lambert
Advertorial: in association with Intel What your organisation needs to combat modern cyber threats Spotlight
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers redux The author of the 20th century’s most influential history book anticipates the coming world order. By Paul Kennedy